#vm project architecture

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BAD INFLUENCE : SEVENTEEN | A Visual Analysis produced by VM Project Architecture; directed by Beomjin

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f(x) Red Light, 2014 dir. VM Project Architecture

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She got me going crazy Why is my heart racing?

EXO - Monster

Spooky Season K-Pop [5/31] | dir. VM Project Architecture

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Favorite K-Pop: 2024

Favorite Albums

ARTMS - DALL

Red Velvet - Cosmic

Oh My Girl - Dreamy Resonance

Twice - With YOU-th

VIVIZ - VOYAGE

Favorite Songs

KARA - "Hello"

ITZY - "Imaginary Friend"

aespa - "Supernova"

Yves - "Viola"

Nayeon - "ABCD"

Kiss of Life - "Midas Touch"

(G)I-DLE - fate

Chung Ha - "I'm Ready"

SISTAR19 - "No More (Ma Boy)”

EVERGLOW - "ZOMBIE"

Bibi - "Bam Yang Gang"

Gyeongree - "Cherry"

Moonbyul - "Think About"

(G)I-DLE - "Super Lady"

IU - "Shhh feat. HYEIN & JOE WON SUN”

Taemin - “Heaven”

Davichi – "Stitching"

Kim Boa - "Trick"

Kiss of Life - "Te Quiero"

Nicole - "5! 6! 7! 8!"

Favorite Rookies

ARTMS

Yves

RESCENE

Gyubin

Favorite Music Videos

Red Velvet -  “Cosmic” (Dir. 2hyein)

Red Velvet - “Love is COSMIC” Trailer (Dir. 2saurus)

Yves - "Viola" (Dir. EEHOSOO (cpbeq)

Kiss of Life - “Midas Touch” (Dir. DIGIPEDI)

BIBI - “Bam Yang Gang” (Dir. Beomijin aka Paranoid Paradigm)(VM Project Architecture)

(G)I-DLE - “Super Lady” (2024) (Dir. SAM SON / High Quality Fish)

Gyeongree - "Cherry" (Dir. Yena Kang (Latchkey Kids))

QWER - “Fake Idol” (Dir. Jooyeong Yun (EARTHLUK))

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Data Center Market Forecast & Growth Trends

The global data center market was valued at USD 347.60 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 652.01 billion by 2030, expanding at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by the exponential surge in data generation across various sectors, fueled by widespread digital transformation initiatives and the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

As organizations generate and process vast volumes of data, the demand for scalable, secure, and energy-efficient data center infrastructure has intensified. Enterprises are seeking agile and resilient IT architectures to support evolving business needs and digital services. This has led to the rapid expansion of data center capacity worldwide, with a particular focus on hyperscale and colocation facilities.

Hyperscale data center operators—including major players such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud—are continuously scaling their infrastructure to meet global demands for cloud storage, computing power, and data processing. These tech giants are making substantial investments in constructing new data centers and upgrading existing ones to ensure seamless service delivery, latency reduction, and improved data security.

Simultaneously, the colocation segment is gaining momentum as businesses pursue cost-effective solutions to manage IT infrastructure. Colocation centers offer shared facilities equipped with high-speed connectivity, advanced cooling systems, and robust physical and cyber security. These benefits allow companies—especially small and medium enterprises—to scale their operations flexibly without the high capital expenditure required to build and maintain in-house data centers.

Another major trend accelerating market growth is the rise of edge computing. As the number of IoT devices and real-time applications grows, there is an increasing need for decentralized computing infrastructure. Edge data centers, located closer to end-users and data sources, provide reduced latency and faster response times—critical for applications in sectors such as autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare, industrial automation, and smart cities.

Key Market Trends & Insights

In 2024, North America dominated the global data center market with a share of over 40.0%, propelled by the widespread adoption of cloud services, AI-powered applications, and big data analytics across industries.

The United States data center market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% between 2025 and 2030, driven by continued digital innovation, enterprise cloud adoption, and the expansion of e-commerce and fintech platforms.

On the basis of components, the hardware segment accounted for the largest market share of more than 67.0% in 2024. The surge in online content consumption, social networking, digital transactions, and IoT connectivity has significantly boosted demand for high-capacity, high-performance hardware.

Within the hardware category, the server segment emerged as the market leader, contributing over 34.0% to revenue in 2024. Modern servers are being equipped with enhanced processing power, memory, and storage efficiency, all of which are crucial to supporting next-generation computing needs.

Among software solutions, the virtualization segment held a dominant share of nearly 18.0% in 2024. Virtualization allows data centers to maximize hardware utilization by enabling multiple virtual machines (VMs) to operate on a single physical server, reducing costs and increasing operational flexibility.

Order a free sample PDF of the Data Center Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

Market Size & Forecast

2024 Market Size: USD 347.60 Billion

2030 Projected Market Size: USD 652.01 Billion

CAGR (2025-2030): 11.2%

North America: Largest market in 2024

Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Key players operating in the data center industry are Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc. Microsoft, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Equinix, Inc. The companies are focusing on various strategic initiatives, including new product development, partnerships & collaborations, and agreements to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. The following are some instances of such initiatives.

In February 2025, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology arm of Alibaba Group, opened its second data center in Thailand to meet the growing demand for cloud computing services, particularly for generative AI applications. The new facility enhances local capacity and aligns with the Thai government's efforts to promote digital innovation and sustainable technology. Offering a range of services including elastic computing, storage, databases, security, networking, data analytics, and AI solutions, the data center aims to address industry-specific challenges.

In December 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced redesigned data center infrastructure to accommodate the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability.  The updates features advancements in liquid cooling, power distribution, and rack design, enabling a sixfold increase in rack power density over the next two years. AWS stated that these enhancements aims to deliver a 12% boost in compute power per site, improve energy efficiency, and enhance system availability.

In May 2024, Equinix, Inc. launched its first two data centers in Malaysia, with the International Business Exchange (IBX) facilities now operational in Johor and Kuala Lumpur. The facilities are intended to cater to Equinix Inc.'s customers in Malaysia while enhancing regional connectivity.

Key Players

Alibaba Cloud

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

AT&T Intellectual Property

Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink)

China Telecom Americas, Inc.

CoreSite

CyrusOne

Digital Realty

Equinix, Inc.

Google Cloud

IBM Corporation

Microsoft

NTT Communications Corporation

Oracle

Tencent Cloud

Browse Horizon Databook on Global Data Center Market Size & Outlook

Conclusion

The global data center market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by the growing digital economy, technological advancements, and the ever-increasing demand for data storage, computing power, and connectivity. Hyperscale and colocation facilities are at the forefront of this transformation, offering scalable and secure infrastructure that supports cloud computing, AI workloads, and real-time applications. Edge computing is further reshaping the landscape by bringing processing capabilities closer to data sources, enabling faster and more efficient services across various industries.

As the market continues to evolve, investment in energy-efficient hardware, software virtualization, and regional data center development will be critical to meeting future demands. Companies that adopt flexible, sustainable, and innovation-driven data infrastructure strategies will be best positioned to capitalize on the tremendous growth opportunities in the data center space over the coming years.

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Cloud Cost Optimization: Proven Strategies to Cut Costs and Improve ROI

As cloud adoption surges among startups and enterprises, many organizations face an unexpected challenge — rising cloud bills. While cloud platforms offer flexibility, scalability, and speed, they can also become cost centers if not properly optimized.

If your business is investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, now is the time to ensure you're getting the most value for your money. This guide will help you understand what cloud cost optimization is, why it matters, and which strategies actually reduce waste and increase ROI.

🚨 Why Cloud Cost Optimization Matters

Many organizations move to the cloud with the promise of lower capital expenditure. However, pay-as-you-go pricing models can quickly become costly without proper governance.

Key problems include:

🧾 Over-provisioned resources

⏳ Unused or idle instances

💡 Lack of visibility into cloud spending

🔄 Redundant or overlapping services

📉 Poor resource tagging and ownership

Cloud cost optimization ensures that every rupee or dollar spent is tied to business value, not waste.

🧩 The Pillars of Effective Cloud Cost Optimization

At Salzen Cloud, we approach cost optimization across five core areas:

1. 🧹 Identify and Eliminate Unused or Idle Resources

Start by reviewing your environment:

Are there unused EC2 instances, disks, or snapshots?

Is your storage tier appropriate (e.g., S3 Standard vs. S3 Glacier)?

Are there VMs running during off-hours?

Action: Use automated tools like AWS Trusted Advisor, Azure Advisor, or GCP Recommender to flag unused resources.

2. 📊 Right-Size Your Compute and Storage

Not every workload needs high-performance compute or premium storage.

Downscale underutilized instances (CPU < 30%)

Use auto-scaling for variable workloads

Switch to serverless options when possible (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)

Bonus Tip: Regularly review utilization metrics to right-size based on real demand.

3. 💰 Leverage Reserved Instances and Savings Plans

Cloud providers offer discounted pricing for long-term commitments.

Reserved Instances (RIs) can cut costs by up to 70%

Savings Plans and committed use discounts (CUDs) provide flexibility with savings

Salzen Cloud helps clients model usage and buy only what they need.

4. 🏷️ Implement Robust Tagging and Cost Allocation

Tagging resources by project, team, or environment is critical.

Enables accurate cost reporting

Helps identify cost centers or inefficient teams

Facilitates showback or chargeback models

Tip: Automate tagging through IaC templates and enforce policy compliance.

5. 📉 Use FinOps and Real-Time Cost Monitoring Tools

Modern cost optimization isn’t just reactive — it’s continuous.

Set budgets and alerts in your cloud dashboard

Use third-party FinOps tools (e.g., CloudHealth, CloudZero, Apptio)

Enable cost anomaly detection using AI/ML-based services

🛠️ How Salzen Cloud Can Help

At Salzen Cloud, our experts combine FinOps discipline with DevOps best practices to help you reduce cloud spending while improving performance.

We offer:

✅ Cloud usage audits and cost optimization reports ✅ Reserved Instance and Savings Plan recommendations ✅ Automation for tagging, rightsizing, and cleanup ✅ Dashboards for real-time cost monitoring and forecasting ✅ Architecture reviews for serverless or multi-cloud efficiency

Whether you're on AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid cloud, we help you cut costs without cutting corners.

📌 Quick Checklist for Reducing Cloud Spend

🔍 Audit for idle and unused resources

🔧 Right-size all compute and storage

💳 Purchase Reserved Instances/Savings Plans

🏷️ Implement resource tagging

📈 Monitor with real-time dashboards and alerts

🤝 Align DevOps + FinOps for long-term governance

✅ Final Thoughts

Cloud cost optimization isn’t a one-time fix — it’s a culture of accountability and efficiency.

By applying these proven strategies and working with experts like Salzen Cloud, you’ll ensure your cloud investment delivers maximum business value with minimal waste.

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Master the Cloud with Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110)

Your First Step Toward OpenStack Domain Expertise

In today’s fast-evolving IT landscape, cloud computing is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Enterprises across the globe are adopting private cloud platforms to maintain control, compliance, and customization. One of the leading platforms in this space is Red Hat OpenStack Platform, an enterprise-ready Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution built on open standards.

If you're a system administrator, network engineer, or an IT operations professional looking to dive into OpenStack, the Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Domain Operators (CL110) course is your ideal starting point.

🧭 What is CL110?

CL110 is a hands-on training course developed by Red Hat to help professionals learn the core operations needed to manage cloud instances, networking, storage, and more—within a specific project or domain on a Red Hat OpenStack Platform.

Unlike the more infrastructure-heavy OpenStack courses, CL110 focuses on cloud consumer-level operations, making it perfect for domain operators who are responsible for managing and consuming OpenStack resources without needing to administer the entire cloud.

📘 What You’ll Learn in CL110

Here's what the course covers in detail:

✅ Understanding OpenStack Architecture

Overview of the core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Glance, Cinder, etc.)

How projects, users, and roles function

✅ Launching and Managing Instances

Create and manage virtual machines (VMs)

Use images, flavors, key pairs, and security groups

✅ Networking in OpenStack

Configure internal and external networks

Set up floating IPs and routers

Understand how Neutron works with instance connectivity

✅ Block and Object Storage Operations

Attach and detach volumes

Create snapshots and manage storage lifecycles

✅ Cloud Resource Quotas and Limits

Manage quotas to control cloud usage

Allocate compute, storage, and networking limits per project

✅ Using the OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) and CLI

Navigate through the GUI and perform operations via the command line

Automate repeatable tasks with scripts

🎯 Who Should Attend?

CL110 is ideal for:

System Administrators managing virtual machine workloads

DevOps Engineers deploying test and development environments

IT Operators and Support Staff in OpenStack domains

Cloud Engineers exploring OpenStack before managing infrastructure

Prerequisite: Basic Linux administration skills and knowledge of networking concepts will help you grasp the content faster.

🎓 Certification Pathway

CL110 is the first step towards earning the Red Hat Certified OpenStack Administrator (EX210) certification. After completing CL110, learners often continue with:

CL210 – Red Hat OpenStack Administration II (focused on deployment and administration)

EX210 – Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack

🚀 Why Choose Red Hat OpenStack Platform?

Open Standards: No vendor lock-in

Enterprise-Grade: Designed for mission-critical applications

Scalable and Secure: Supports automation and security at scale

🔧 How HawkStack Can Help

At HawkStack Technologies, we offer instructor-led CL110 training, access to Red Hat Learning Subscription (RHLS), and custom lab support for corporate teams and individuals. Whether you're preparing for certification or upskilling your workforce, our Red Hat certified experts ensure you get hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.

📌 Final Thoughts

Cloud computing is the future, and OpenStack gives you full control over how you build and run it. Whether you're working in a private cloud environment or aiming to support enterprise projects, Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110) sets a solid foundation for your journey.

💡 Ready to kickstart your OpenStack journey? Join our upcoming CL110 batch or explore RHLS Corporate Packages tailored to your team's needs.

For more details www.hawkstack.com  

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Mesh Glass in Modern Design: Uses and Advantages | VMS Plus

Contemporary interior design and architectural practice heavily depend on material selection to fulfil functional needs and create visual results. Wire glass emerges as a popular innovation through its existence as wire mesh glass. The blend of strength, safety features, and artistic value within Mesh Glass Design challenges designers to reimagine partitions, decorative applications, and facades.

What is Mesh Glass?

Mesh glass is a kind of safety glass composed of a substance with metal or wire mesh woven throughout. This technical advancement was created to meet fire protection requirements, yet now fulfils various needs in houses, businesses, and factories. The visual texture that arises from the embedded mesh functions to both support the glass structure and provide enhanced security and aesthetic appeal.

Key Mesh Glass Advantages

The major Mesh Glass advantage occurs through its resistance to break while under tension. The wire mesh embedded in the glass functions as a safety feature to prevent broken glass fragments, thus reducing potential injuries in safety-related spaces such as schools and hospitals and commercial facilities.

Wire mesh glass possesses heat resistance characteristics suitable for incorporating into fire-rated doors and windows to slow the movement of flames. Locations demanding long-lasting safety measures should choose wire mesh glass because of its combined strength and resistance to impacts.

Versatile Applications in Modern Architecture

Mesh glass design is more than simply about utility. People employ this material for more than protection purposes, along with using it in modern design concepts at an upscale level. Architects use Decorative Mesh Glass to integrate diverse patterns and different mesh styles with decorative surfaces that match specific interior design atmospheres.

The Mesh Glass Partition system finds its application in commercial interior spaces by creating spaces that either maintain unobstructed views between work areas or provide medium-level sight visibility. These partition constructions allow an open office atmosphere for contemporary current ideas while offering humorous privacy options.

Aesthetic Value in Interior Design

The industrial-chic design associated with wire mesh glass matches contemporary minimalistic spaces and gives urban lofts a fresh appeal while also complementing vintage design aesthetics. The decorative mesh glass product provides designers with extensive design options that range from bronze mesh with a dark-smoked appearance to stainless steel wire mesh in see-through glass, so they can enhance spaces like lobbies, meeting areas and luxury retail zones.

Mesh Glass Privacy stands out as one of the most appealing characteristics of this material. Mesh glass provides privacy through its obscure design, which permits daylight to reach interiors. The blend of discretion and brightness makes mesh glass a solution for conference rooms, restrooms, and other areas requiring these qualities.

Ideal for Facades and Fenestration

Architectural discussions from recent times demonstrate that wire glass serves prominently in contemporary facade and fenestration design. The material creates fire defences while delivering structural strength, then adds unique building facade visual patterns. Wire mesh glass appears in skylights, canopy panels and building fronts to combine protective capabilities with attractive external appearances.

Sustainable and Low-Maintenance

The sustainability features of mesh glass represent an important yet underrated aspect of its benefits. The material serves a double purpose as a recyclable material while becoming part of environmentally friendly construction projects. The maintenance and durability of mesh glass remain high because it stands strong against scratches and corrosion, which leads to long-lasting, practical building materials.

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VMS Consultants | Industrial infrastructure in Gujarat

Industrial infrastructure in Gujarat

Infrastructure Design Consultants

To become a developed country developing highways and bridges are not enough we have to focus on 360 degree development. VMS consultants provide Infrastructure designs consultancy for every sector of society. We have a team of some highly-qualified and experienced engineer that aim to address the needs of the future generations by the creation of smart and highly sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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Developing infrastructure is not just limited to substantial assets such as bridges, tunnels & roads, but they also include sufficient power supply, clean & safe water supply, intercommunication systems, mobility and logistics for the individuals or communities that use them. VMS consultants provide reliable, futuristic, eco-friendly and sustainable infrastructure designing and consultation for Transportation, Water and Land development with the use of latest technologies.

We also provide project coordination services from the planning stage to the construction stage.

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VMS Engineering Services for Infrastructure Design :

Our designing and consultation service focuses on cost saving, improved quality and fast-track project delivery for our clients. We also provide customized services that are tailored to meet each client’s needs & requirements with the help of value engineering and global knowledge & experience in this segment. We have extensive experience of collaborating with clients in India and abroad on varied Infrastructure projects.

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Our in-house design team is highly qualified & experienced in working on projects with any type of complexity and gives them an edge by minimizing risks and developing creative, innovative & cost-effective solutions. Our list of services includes-

Why choose us?

VMS provides best Site infrastructure engineering consultancy in India. We play a pivotal role in planning the construction of units for residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. We can handle any type of complex project and our team has successfully up scaled the buildings. We offer not only the right products and systems but also the right service support on every step. We are appreciated by industry experts for our extensive information and useful tools that are available online, general and customized documentation and planning support.

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We believe that technology played a very important role in keeping us above our competition. Our technologically advanced products diagnose and highlight any problem and can be controlled even remotely.

Our team of designers and engineers make sure that the results of our products in terms of efficiency and energy conservation are at par.

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About VMS

VMS is a distinguished consultancy organisation providing Engineering, Architecture & Project Management Consulting Services to various industrial segments.The figures speak about our leadership.

Automobile/Automotive, Sugar, Agro & Food Processing, Textile, Plastics, Packaging, Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals, White Goods & Consumer Appliances etc.

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Email: contact@vmsconsultants.com

Website: https://www.vmsconsultants.com/

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Real-Time SAP IS-A-VMS Training: Learn Vehicle Lifecycle Management

In the ever-evolving car enterprise, dealing with car lifecycles successfully isn't always just an operational want—it’s a competitive benefit. From the moment a car is ordered from the producer to its delivery at the dealership, and ultimately, to the consumer, every degree have to be tracked, optimized, and included with diverse business features. This is in which SAP IS-A-VMS (Industry Solution for Automotive – Vehicle Management System) comes in.

Our Real-Time SAP IS-A-VMS Training gives a practical and comprehensive gaining knowledge of revel in designed to help professionals recognize, configure, and enforce SAP VMS answers that help every segment of a automobile’s lifecycle. Whether you are a novice or an SAP consultant seeking to specialize, this direction equips you with the real-international talents you want to be triumphant inside the automobile SAP space.

What is SAP IS-A-VMS?

SAP VMS is a effective module tailor-made for the automotive industry. It manages cars as character products, taking into consideration exact monitoring, configuration, and processing. With functions that aid procurement, inbound logistics, fame monitoring, automobile configuration, and outbound shipping, VMS permits end-to-end visibility and control.

SAP VMS integrates seamlessly with middle SAP modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), and FI (Financial Accounting), making it an important thing for automobile deliver chain and income operations.

Why Real-Time Training Matters

Unlike traditional school room classes or theory-heavy packages, our real-time schooling focuses on realistic publicity, machine simulation, and hands-on exercises. You’ll study now not just what VMS is, but how to apply it in real commercial enterprise eventualities—from handling car master data to configuring moves and statuses, dealing with consumer-particular capabilities, and tracking automobile stock throughout multiple places.

You’ll benefit direct perception into:

Real-life project cycles and implementation steps

Common business use instances and demanding situations

Navigating SAP transactions utilized in stay environments

Best practices in configuration and customizations

Course Highlights: What You’ll Learn

The education covers both purposeful and technical factors of SAP VMS, including:

Functional Modules:

Overview of SAP IS-A Automotive and VMS structure

Vehicle master advent, model mix, and configuration

Status control and movement control setup

Inbound procedures: automobile ordering, items receipt

Outbound logistics: vehicle transport to dealers/clients

Integration with SD, MM, and WM modules

Vehicle document flows and lifecycle monitoring

Real-time business situation walkthroughs

Technical Modules (Optional for Developers):

Key VMS tables and statistics architecture

Enhancement techniques the use of BADIs and consumer exits

Developing custom reviews and tracking gear

Working with IDocs, BAPIs, and custom interfaces

Debugging vehicle fame actions and workflow triggers

Who Should Take This Training?

This path is ideal for:

SAP Functional Consultants (MM, SD) trying to specialize

Automotive professionals transitioning into SAP roles

ABAP developers aiming to guide VMS enhancements

SAP freshers or graduates looking for enterprise-specific know-how

Project managers and business analysts worried in automotive SAP rollouts

Whether you're starting your SAP adventure or expanding your skillset, this course offers the practical basis and venture exposure needed to become a assured VMS consultant.

Post-Training Benefits

By the end of this schooling, you’ll be capable of:

Work independently on SAP IS-A-VMS configurations

Understand the quit-to-end lifecycle of a car in SAP

Handle task obligations like blueprinting, trying out, and move-stay assist

Prepare for activity interviews with centered Q&A discussions

Step into SAP implementation, rollout, or help tasks with self assurance

You’ll additionally get hold of:

Lifetime access to education substances

Downloadable configuration courses and templates

Resume-constructing guidelines and ridicule interview periods

Conclusion

Real-Time SAP IS-A-VMS Training is more than only a path—it’s a profession funding. As the automotive industry continues to digitize its operations, specialists with palms-on VMS information are in excessive call for throughout the globe. Whether you’re trying to upskill, reskill, or get venture-ready.

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Networking in Google Cloud: Build Scalable, Secure, and Cloud-Native Connectivity in 2025

Let’s get real—cloud is the new data center, and Networking in Google Cloud is where the magic happens. After more than 8 years working across cloud and enterprise networking, I can tell you one thing: when it comes to scalability, performance, and global reach, Google Cloud’s networking stack is in a league of its own.

Whether you’re a network architect, cloud engineer, or just stepping into GCP, understanding Google Cloud networking isn’t optional—it’s essential.

“Cloud networking isn't just a new skill—it's a whole new mindset.”

🌐 What Does "Networking in Google Cloud" Actually Mean?

It’s the foundation of everything you build in GCP. Every VM, container, database, and microservice—they all rely on your network architecture. Google Cloud offers a software-defined, globally distributed network that enables you to design fast, secure, and scalable solutions, whether for enterprise workloads or high-traffic web apps.

Here’s what GCP networking brings to the table:

Global VPCs – unlike other clouds, Google gives you one VPC across regions. No stitching required.

Cloud Load Balancing – scalable to millions of QPS, fully distributed, global or regional.

Hybrid Connectivity – via Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, and Partner Interconnect.

Private Google Access – so you can access Google APIs securely from private IPs.

Traffic Director – Google’s fully managed service mesh traffic control plane.

“The cloud is your data center. Google Cloud makes your network borderless.”

👩‍💻 Who Should Learn Google Cloud Networking?

Cloud Network Engineers & Architects

DevOps & Site Reliability Engineers

Security Engineers designing secure perimeter models

Enterprises shifting from on-prem to hybrid/multi-cloud

Developers working with serverless, Kubernetes (GKE), and APIs

🧠 What You’ll Learn & Use

In a typical “Networking in Google Cloud” course or project, you’ll master:

Designing and managing VPCs and subnet architectures

Configuring firewall rules, routes, and NAT

Using Cloud Armor for DDoS protection and security policies

Connecting workloads across regions using Shared VPCs and Peering

Monitoring and logging network traffic with VPC Flow Logs and Packet Mirroring

Securing traffic with TLS, identity-based access, and Service Perimeters

“A well-architected cloud network is invisible when it works and unforgettable when it doesn’t.”

🔗 Must-Check Google Cloud Networking Resources

👉 Google Cloud Official Networking Docs

👉 Google Cloud VPC Overview

👉 Google Cloud Load Balancing

👉 Understanding Network Service Tiers

👉 NetCom Learning – Google Cloud Courses

👉 Cloud Architecture Framework – Google Cloud Blog

🏢 Real-World Impact

Streaming companies use Google’s premium tier to deliver low-latency video globally

Banks and fintechs depend on secure, hybrid networking to meet compliance

E-commerce giants scale effortlessly during traffic spikes with global load balancers

Healthcare platforms rely on encrypted VPNs and Private Google Access for secure data transfer

“Your cloud is only as strong as your network architecture.”

🚀 Final Thoughts

Mastering Networking in Google Cloud doesn’t just prepare you for certifications like the Professional Cloud Network Engineer—it prepares you for real-world, high-performance, enterprise-grade environments.

With global infrastructure, powerful automation, and deep security controls, Google Cloud empowers you to build cloud-native networks like never before.

“Don’t build in the cloud. Architect with intention.” – Me, after seeing a misconfigured firewall break everything 😅

So, whether you're designing your first VPC or re-architecting an entire global system, remember: in the cloud, networking is everything. And with Google Cloud, it’s better, faster, and more secure.

Let’s build it right.

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I’ve been building my site surrenderyourwill.com from scratch using Microsoft Azure. The site’s all about mental health, addiction recovery, and spiritual surrender—and every step of the process has taught me something new. These are the sites I’ve found especially helpful while building it:

1. Azure Portal – https://portal.azure.com

This is where I manage all the back-end parts of my website: resources, virtual machines, storage, and more. I like how customizable it is—it makes me feel in control of the project.

2. Azure Architecture Center – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/

This site helped me understand how to structure my site the right way. The diagrams are clear, and the advice on scalability, performance, and security is legit helpful.

3. Azure Updates – https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/

I use this page to stay on top of what’s new with Azure. It’s regularly updated, easy to navigate, and gives me ideas for improving my own site when new features drop.

4. Microsoft Learn – Azure – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/azure/

This site helped me actually learn how to use Azure. The interactive lessons and progress tracking made it way easier to grasp things like networking, app services, and virtual environments.

Bonus: WordPress on Azure – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/php/tutorial-vm-wordpress-on-ubuntu

I’m using WordPress for the actual front-end of surrenderyourwill.com because it lets me customize everything visually while Azure handles the power and security underneath. This combo gives me both creative control and technical reliability.

These sites aren’t just helping me complete a project—they helped me build something that matters to me.

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Smart Cloud Cost Optimization: Reducing Expenses Without Sacrificing Performance

As businesses scale their cloud infrastructure, cost optimization becomes a critical priority. Many organizations struggle to balance cost efficiency with performance, security, and scalability. Without a strategic approach, cloud expenses can spiral out of control.

This blog explores key cost optimization strategies to help businesses reduce cloud spending without compromising performance—ensuring an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective cloud environment.

Why Cloud Cost Optimization Matters

Cloud services provide on-demand scalability, but improper management can lead to wasteful spending. Some common cost challenges include:

❌ Overprovisioned resources leading to unnecessary expenses. ❌ Unused or underutilized instances wasting cloud budgets. ❌ Lack of visibility into spending patterns and cost anomalies. ❌ Poorly optimized storage and data transfer costs.

A proactive cost optimization strategy ensures businesses pay only for what they need while maintaining high availability and performance.

Key Strategies for Cloud Cost Optimization

1. Rightsize Compute Resources

One of the biggest sources of cloud waste is overprovisioned instances. Businesses often allocate more CPU, memory, or storage than necessary.

✅ Use auto-scaling to adjust resources dynamically based on demand. ✅ Leverage rightsizing tools (AWS Compute Optimizer, Azure Advisor, Google Cloud Recommender). ✅ Monitor CPU, memory, and network usage to identify underutilized instances.

🔹 Example: Switching from an overprovisioned EC2 instance to a smaller instance type or serverless computing can cut costs significantly.

2. Implement Reserved and Spot Instances

Cloud providers offer discounted pricing models for long-term or flexible workloads:

✔️ Reserved Instances (RIs): Up to 72% savings for predictable workloads (AWS RIs, Azure Reserved VMs). ✔️ Spot Instances: Ideal for batch processing and non-critical workloads at up to 90% discounts. ✔️ Savings Plans: Flexible commitment-based pricing for compute and storage services.

🔹 Example: Running batch jobs on AWS EC2 Spot Instances instead of on-demand instances significantly reduces compute costs.

3. Optimize Storage Costs

Cloud storage costs can escalate quickly if data is not managed properly.

✅ Move infrequently accessed data to low-cost storage tiers (AWS S3 Glacier, Azure Cool Blob Storage). ✅ Implement automated data lifecycle policies to delete or archive unused files. ✅ Use compression and deduplication to reduce storage footprint.

🔹 Example: Instead of storing all logs in premium storage, use tiered storage solutions to balance cost and accessibility.

4. Reduce Data Transfer and Network Costs

Hidden data transfer fees can inflate cloud bills if not monitored.

✅ Minimize inter-region and inter-cloud data transfers to avoid high egress costs. ✅ Use content delivery networks (CDNs) (AWS CloudFront, Azure CDN) to cache frequently accessed data. ✅ Optimize API calls and batch data transfers to reduce unnecessary network usage.

🔹 Example: Hosting a website with AWS CloudFront CDN reduces bandwidth costs by caching content closer to users.

5. Automate Cost Monitoring and Governance

A lack of visibility into cloud spending can lead to uncontrolled costs.

✅ Use cost monitoring tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and Google Cloud Billing Reports. ✅ Set up budget alerts and automated cost anomaly detection. ✅ Implement tagging policies to track costs by department, project, or application.

🔹 Example: With Salzen Cloud’s automated cost optimization solutions, businesses can track and control cloud expenses effortlessly.

6. Adopt Serverless and Containerization for Efficiency

Traditional VM-based architectures can be cost-intensive compared to modern alternatives.

✅ Use serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions) to pay only for execution time. ✅ Adopt containers and Kubernetes for efficient resource allocation. ✅ Scale workloads dynamically using container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

🔹 Example: Running a serverless API on AWS Lambda eliminates idle costs compared to running a dedicated EC2 instance.

How Salzen Cloud Helps Optimize Cloud Costs

At Salzen Cloud, we offer AI-driven cloud cost optimization solutions to help businesses:

✔️ Automatically detect and eliminate unused cloud resources. ✔️ Optimize compute, storage, and network costs without sacrificing performance. ✔️ Implement real-time cost monitoring and forecasting. ✔️ Apply smart scaling, reserved instance planning, and serverless strategies.

With Salzen Cloud, businesses can maximize cloud efficiency, reduce expenses, and enhance operational performance.

Final Thoughts

Cloud cost optimization is not about cutting resources—it’s about using them wisely. By rightsizing workloads, leveraging reserved instances, optimizing storage, and automating cost governance, businesses can reduce cloud expenses while maintaining high performance and security.

🔹 Looking for smarter cloud cost management? Salzen Cloud helps businesses streamline costs without downtime or performance trade-offs.

🚀 Optimize your cloud costs today with Salzen Cloud!

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Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110) – Step into the World of Cloud Infrastructure

In today’s digital-first world, the need for scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions is more critical than ever. Enterprises are rapidly adopting private and hybrid cloud environments, and OpenStack has emerged as a leading choice for building and managing these infrastructures.

The Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110) course is your first step toward becoming a skilled OpenStack administrator, empowering you to build and manage a cloud environment with confidence.

🔍 What is Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110)?

This course is designed to provide system administrators and IT professionals with hands-on experience in managing a private cloud using Red Hat OpenStack Platform. It introduces key components of OpenStack and guides learners through practical scenarios involving user management, project setup, instance deployment, networking, and storage configuration.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

Participants of this course will gain valuable skills in:

Launching Virtual Instances: Learn how to deploy VMs in OpenStack using cloud images and instance types.

Managing Projects & Users: Configure multi-tenant environments by managing domains, projects, roles, and access controls.

Networking in OpenStack: Set up internal and external networks, routers, and floating IPs for connectivity.

Storage Provisioning: Work with block storage, object storage, and shared file systems to support cloud-native applications.

Security & Access Control: Implement SSH key pairs, security groups, and firewall rules to safeguard your environment.

Automating Deployments: Use cloud-init and heat templates to customize and scale your deployments efficiently.

👥 Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Linux System Administrators looking to enter the world of cloud infrastructure.

Cloud or DevOps Engineers seeking to enhance their OpenStack expertise.

IT Professionals preparing for Red Hat Certified OpenStack Administrator (RHCOSA) certification.

Prerequisite: It's recommended that attendees have Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) skills or equivalent experience in Linux system administration.

🧱 Key Topics Covered

Introduction to OpenStack Architecture Understand components like Nova, Neutron, Glance, Cinder, and Keystone.

Creating Projects and Managing Quotas Learn to segment cloud usage through structured tenant environments.

Launching and Securing Instances Deploy virtual machines and configure access and firewalls securely.

Networking Configuration Build virtual networks, route traffic, and connect instances to external access points.

Provisioning Storage Use persistent volumes and object storage for scalable applications.

Day-to-Day Cloud Operations Monitor usage, manage logs, and troubleshoot common issues.

🛠 Why Choose Red Hat OpenStack?

OpenStack provides a flexible platform for creating Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments. Combined with Red Hat’s enterprise support and stability, it allows organizations to confidently scale cloud operations while maintaining control over cost, compliance, and customization.

With CL110, you're not just learning commands—you're building the foundation to manage production-grade cloud platforms.

💡 Final Thoughts

Cloud computing isn't just the future—it's the now. Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110) gives you the tools, skills, and confidence to be part of the transformation. Whether you're starting your cloud journey or advancing your DevOps career, this course is a powerful step forward. For more details www.hawkstack.com

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The Future of Luxury Kitchens in UAE: Trends & Innovations | VMS Plus

The arrangement of the design of your kitchen interior decides both the quality and operation of your house. The United Arab Emirates stands out through its advanced kitchen design industry, which keeps developing quickly. People in the UAE want top-level kitchen experiences using advanced tech, eco-friendly supplies, and attractive modern architecture. This article presents the top kitchen design directions in UAE, which combine high-end design with advanced functionality and technological integration.

Smart Kitchens: The Future of Cooking

People opt for innovative technology as a central part of their luxurious kitchen setup. Today, households accept built-in digital technology when speaking to their devices and controlling smart appliances. Brands in Dubai supply innovative technology that lets you program your smart oven and save energy, while touch-free kitchen faucets improve your user experience. Utopia Bath & Kitchen shows customers through its current modern kitchen design trends in the UAE; how technology is changing this field.

Minimalist & Sleek Aesthetics

The latest fashion for minimalism transforms kitchen design ideas into modern ones. People prefer sleek and contemporary kitchen cabinets that work efficiently without handles. People choose this approach because it creates space and style through functional yet modern designs. UAE residents often select open-plan kitchens, using quartz marble and matte finishes to create an elegant contemporary design.

Sustainability in Kitchen Design

Kitchen design that protects the environment is becoming popular kitchen in the UAE. More homeowners choose to make their homes eco-friendly by using bamboo materials for furniture and lighting upgrades and recycled glass countertops. Design professionals add natural wood and indoor plants into their projects to create pleasant kitchen environments. Al Meera manufactures products with lasting benefits that their kitchens will showcase by 2025.

The Rise of Modular Kitchens in Dubai

The growing popularity of modular kitchens in Dubai is due to their ability to adapt to different needs and perform well. These kitchens offer adjustable components, allowing homeowners to tailor their space. A modular kitchen combines elegant design elements with easy-care features to provide homeowners with effective kitchen living.

Luxury Materials & High-End Finishes

A kitchen becomes one of the best luxury kitchens in UAE when it includes Italian marble countertops, custom-made cabinetry, and high-end brass or gold details. Homeowners buy top-quality kitchen finishes because they make their rooms more stylish and damage-resistant. High-gloss cabinet coatings and attractive fixtures give interior spaces their luxurious appearance.

Kitchen Islands: A Statement Feature

Kitchen Design Dubai now uses kitchen islands as their main style choice. Kitchen areas in modern homes serve many purposes by letting people prepare meals and relax together. Modern kitchens now include waterfall countertops and built-in kitchen appliances alongside stylish furniture to create an outstanding living experience in the kitchen.

Smart Storage Solutions

Modern kitchen design focuses on producing more space through innovative storage options. Specialized storage features such as pull-out shelves and hidden drawers keep your kitchen neat and roomy. FaCounters leads the market by producing storage solutions that boost working capacity.

Bold Colour Schemes & Unique Textures

Many luxury kitchens still use neutral colours yet feature brighter shades and textured surfaces as design options. Many kitchen homeowners now use deep blues, emerald greens, and matte black surfaces to make their cabinets and backsplash stand out. Textured metal surfaces and accents bring depth to kitchens and make them more distinctive.

Integrated Appliances & Seamless Design

Homeowners across Dubai are adding built-in appliances into their cabinets to produce a smooth aesthetic. Consumer-friendly kitchen components like built-in refrigerators and touch-control induction cooktops help create a modern design.

Conclusion

Kitchens in the UAE are now changing design preferences, staying ahead of luxury and modern trends. When you choose either a Dubai modular kitchen or a modern contemporary kitchen style, you follow the current trends to make your space work better now and in the future. Combinations of smart technology, freedom materials, and aesthetic style create the best luxury kitchen designs in the UAE while keeping things both refined and easy to use. Updated kitchen designs will raise your home’s worth and boost your everyday life.